Crime Rate in Marshes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marshes

The total recorded crimes in Marshes, Broadland, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marshes crime rate of 93.55 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marshes, encompassing approximately 106 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marshes Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Chapel Field with total crimes: 3
  • The Green with total crimes: 2
  • Witton Green with total crimes: 2

How safe is Marshes?

To understand the safety of Marshes, we need to analyze Marshes crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Marshes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 100 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marshes recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Marshes had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 121 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marshes recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Marshes has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Marshes Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Marshes has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 93.55 ranking 19th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Marshes crimes were 100. The crime rate of Marshes in 2024 was 935.45 (year) or 77.95 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marshes were around 121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1131.90 (year) or 94.32 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadland)CrimesRank (Broadland)CrimesRank (Broadland)
Aylsham33 5506 1465 1
Old Catton and Sprowston West37 1265 9301 6
Thorpe St Andrew South East32 7448 3435 2
Sprowston East36 2480 2353 4
Hellesdon South East36 3447 4426 3
Sprowston Central34 4283 8279 7
Hellesdon North West17 12416 5330 5
Brundall32 6356 6275 8
Wroxham27 9311 7271 9
Horsford and Felthorpe31 8249 10261 10
Thorpe St Andrew North West23 10244 11255 11
Blofield with South Walsham20 11218 12200 12
Spixworth with St Faiths12 16161 16189 13
Taverham North12 15197 13148 16
Buxton15 13169 14149 15
Plumstead9 20119 21152 14
Taverham South13 14150 17136 18
Acle11 17163 15123 22
Hevingham5 2585 24140 17
Eynesford11 18144 18133 19
Reepham5 24132 19123 21
Drayton North3 2682 26128 20
Burlingham9 21121 2087 25
Great Witchingham8 2292 2385 26
Coltishall7 2385 2592 24
Drayton South1 2771 2776 27

Marshes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (1 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20246

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Marshes in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marshes postcode area is presented below.

1. Chapel Field (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. The Green (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Witton Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Carr Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Chapelfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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